Lesson
1 Work in small groups.Look at the pictures.Do you think they are bad for you?
tablet
laptop
apps
cell phone
2 Look at the news and see if your opinion is the same or different. 107
Many people who used to work at the world’s biggest technology companies now work at The Center of Human Technology. In February, the Center started to post information about technology that they call Truth About Tech. It asks people to think more about the technology they use. According to experts who study children and technology, almost 80% of teenagers check their phones every hour. They also say that many people are addicted to their phones or apps, and keep on using them even when they know they are bad for them. Using technology too much can be terrible for your health and cause headaches, sore eyes, neck and back pain, and sleeping problems. Truth About Tech was started to help people understand how technology affects them so they can make better decisions about using it.
3 Read the questions.Answer them and write another question to ask a partner.
a Who is the news about? b When did they post information? c What is their message? d How can technology be bad for you? e
4 Underline the answers to the questions in the news.
5 Do you think you use too much technology? Tell your group and give reasons.
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